Technical

Listed below are the Majors being offered in the Technical Department. Just click on the major and read the three year course description. Make sure to check if there is any prerequisite required.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I 60110 GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy ApprovalCREDIT: 1 (Single period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Transportation Technology is an entry level course on transportation systems and careers available.Students are exposed to automotive system fundamentals, and shop practice procedures. Among the topics taught in engine operating principles, engine performance, electrical/electronic systems, brakes, suspension, and steering systems.Transportation Technology is a prerequisite for advanced level classes. The class is open to both male and female students.

ADVANCED AUTO TECHNOLOGY 61110 GRADES OFFERED:11PREREQUISITES: Auto Technology ICREDIT: 2 (Double period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Automotive Technology Lab offers students in-depth study of automotive electrical/electronic and suspension systems.Among the topics taught in the course are: general electrical system diagnosis, battery theory and testing, starting system, charging system, lighting system, and accessory system,front and rear suspension system diagnosis service, and repair. Expensive lab time is spent on diagnosing and servicing live vehicles. The students have the opportunity of job shadowing and internships at a manufacturer's dealership or independent repair facility. This course prepares students to make a successful transition from school to work or continued training in the automotive field.

ADVANCED AUTO TECHNOLOGY II 61120GRADES OFFERED: 12PREREQUISITES: Advanced Auto Technology ICREDIT: 2 (Double period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Automotive Technology Lab offers students in-depth study of automotive steering, brakes, and engine performance. Among the topics taught are:disc and drum brake diagnosis and repair, hydraulic system diagnosis and repair, anti-lock brake systems, steering system diagnosis and repair, wheel alignment, general engine diagnosis,computerized engine controls, and related engine diagnosing and repair. Extensive lab time is spent on diagnosing and servicing live vehicles.The students have the opportunity of a co-op training experience at a manufacturer's dealership or independent repair facility.This course prepares students to make a successful transition from school to work or continue training in the automotive field.

FAMILY / CONSUMER SCIENCE 81510GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy ApprovalCREDIT: 1 (Single period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce students to careers in the field of child care. This course provides students an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities and tasks involved in caring for children. This course provides in-depth study in human development, birth defects, social community services, and family life education, as well as, the careers related to each area.

ADVANCED CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT I 85310GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Family / Consumer ScienceCREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course consists of on-site laboratory education accompanied by observation techniques. The course is divided into two major areas: the theory class and the practicum in which students work with community pre-school children in the school-based lab. The theory component focuses on the development of children in all areas-physical, cognitive, social, and emotional from conception to age six. Emphasis is placed on the effect the child's environment has on development health, safety, food, and clothing. Students learn to understand children behavior, cope with and solve common problems, and utilize alternatives to problem solving. Information related to child care careers is incorporated throughout the course.

ADVANCED CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT II 85320GRADES OFFERED: 12PREREQUISITES: Advanced Child Care ICREDIT: 2(or 1 credit if taken in conjunction with F.A.C.S work program) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course continues the format of the Advanced Child Care and Development I class which includes both theory and practicum aspects.Students plan children's program models, goals, objectives and teaching strategies. They are given opportunities to plan and implement various activities with the preschoolers in the on-site practicum program.Emphasis is placed on administration and supervision skills of child care facilities including state and local regulations.Students work to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Opportunities for membership in professional organization are provided. Tours, job shadowing, and visits to child care facilities are made available.

DRAFTING ORIENTATION 62510GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy ApprovalCREDIT: 1 (Single period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to computer aided drafting (CAD). The student will learn the basic operation of a CAD system.Drawing commands as line, arC, circle; editing commands as erase, trim, copy move; display commands as zoom will be covered.Students will be able to output a drawing to a drafting plotter and print. Development of drafting techniques, geometric construction, orthographic projection(3 view drawing representation) and identification and construction of sectional views.

ELECTRONICS I 60810GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy ApprovalCREDIT:1 (Single period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn the theoretical, conceptual, and mathematical aspects of Direct Current and Alternating Current circuitry and components. The course will include hands-on experience in basic analog electronic circuit construction, testing and troubleshooting, along with electronic circuit integration, packaging and project construction.Also including, will be a training session in basic soldering theory, applications, hands-on skills in high reliability thru-hole soldering, and rework and repair of single and double sided printed circuit boards.Students completing this training session will be awarded an industry based certification.

ADVANCED ELECTRONICS I 62410GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Electronics 1CREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn the theoretical, conceptual and mathematical aspects of Solid State circuits and basic Digital electronics. The course will include hands-on experience in advanced analog and basic logic circuit construction, testing and troubleshooting, electronic circuit integration, packaging and project construction;training in basic personal computer repair and maintenance. Also included, will be a training session in the soldering and extraction of Surface Mounted Technology (SMT) component, and nondestructive SMTcircuit board rework and repair. This training session will also emphasize protection standards used in industry to avoid circuit damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).Students completing this training session will be awarded an industry based certification.

CULINARY ARTS I 80110GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy approvalCREDIT: 1 (Single period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in food service with laboratory experiences and information needed for developing job related skills.The students receive laboratory experiences using commercial and residential food service equipment, preparing food in quantity and serving food. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of nutrition and the important role it plays in maintaining good health.Safety and sanitation, are emphasized. Throughout this course, vocational skills, transition skills, and employ ability skills are integrated.

ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS I 80510GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Culinary Arts 1CREDIT: 2 (Double period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course continues the learning in Food service 1 through an in school food service laboratory. More emphasis is placed on management skills, human relations, personal selection and supervision. Training experiences involve equipment and facilities that simulate those found in business and industry. This course will provide information for the student about the sanitation exams offered by the National Restaurant Association and the State of Illinois. Juniors will complete in the C-Cap competition.The Pro-Start 1 curriculum will be followed.

ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS II 80520GRADES OFFERED: 12PREREQUISITES: Advanced Culinary Arts ICREDIT: 2 (Double period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide students with information and practical experiences needed for the development of job related competencies. The students will be provided with laboratory experiences using commercial equipment, preparing food in quantity, serving food to the public. Training will be provided in the school lunch and through catering experiences. Seniors will compete in the C-Cap and the Pro-Start competitions for scholarships.The Pro-Start II curriculum will be followed.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS I 68810GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy approvalCREDIT: 1 (Single period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: Participate in class activities through hands-on applications to become acquainted with the printing and publishing industries.Focus on the photo-offset lithographic process as you cover areas such as computer composition, lithographic photography, and press operation.

ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS I 69210GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Graphic Communications ICREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: Utilize the skills acquired in Graphic Communications I in a printing production environment. Gain experience by working on actual printing production projects.Emphasis is on developing a specific area computer composition, camera, press operation, etc. to provide you with a marketable skill.

ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I 62110GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Architectural Drafting ICREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will deal with fundamental as well as advanced CAD drafting commands and is organized in such a way that the student will develop a broad understanding of the principals and skills involved in drawing accurate details needed to complete residential construction projects' drawings. The student will use AutoCAD and architectural software. The student will have a chance to participate under a mentor in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering-ACE Mentor Program.

ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II 62120GRADES OFFERED: 12PREREQUISITES: Advanced Architectural Drafting ICREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, the student will develop skills and creative abilities required in preparing detail and presentation drawings of residential and commercial buildings. Interior and exterior plans and elevations will be drawn. Engineering and architectural problems will be solved. Structures will be made of wood, masonry, steel, concrete and other appropriate materials. The student will use AutoCAD and architectural software. The student will have a chance to participate under a mentor in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering-ACE Mentor Program..

ADVANCED RADIO/TV TECHNOLOGY I 68910GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Radio/TV Technology ICREDIT: 2 (Double period) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Expand broadcast knowledge and skills by becoming a part of several radio and television crews to record/videotape various school productions and activities inside and outside the television studio. Also will assist in the producing, scripting, recoding and designing of school-wide news shows. Learn to operate both analogue and digital editing systems as well as produce competition videotapes. (For those students seriously considering a media communication specialty in industrial videotape production.)

ADVANCED RADIO/TV TECHNOLOGY II 68920GRADES OFFERED: 12PREREQUISITES: Advanced Radio/TV Technology ICREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focus on field and studio productions, which employ more advanced field and in-studio techniques and digital equipment. Learn how to incorporate various multi-media elements into production designs. Plan, produce, edit, market and distribute video and radio products using a variety of post-production equipment. Assemble a professional portfolio containing a demo tape, resume, writing samples and recommendations. The year's best productions compete in video contests. (For those seriously considering a career in broadcast journalism, public relations, marketing advertising, cinematography, video operation, or other media communication fields).

CARPENTRY 61810GRADES OFFERED: 10PREREQUISITES: Career Academy approvalCREDIT: 1 (Single period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn the basics concerning wood and wood products: selection, safe use , and care of hand and power tools; portable tools; and proper woodworking procedures, Also learn the classification of tools in terms of their function, and the principles of science and math related to their uses. A unit on mass production introduces you to manufacturing. You will construct a variety of projects and a scale model house framing.

ADVANCED CARPENTRY I 65610GRADES OFFERED: 11PREREQUISITES: Carpentry ICREDIT: 2 (Double period)COURSE DESCRIPTION: Work as part of a construction crew to build a scale model home using current construction technology. Once you complete this major project, you continue with wood production and projects. You will also learn blueprint reading, layout and measurement and the principles of science and math related to their uses. Select or design projects using appropriate hand tools and power machines, display quality workmanship and safety as you complete the item.

ADVANCED CARPENTRY II 65620GRADES OFFERED: 12PREREQUISITES: Advanced Carpentry ICREDIT: 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Design a unique article of furniture, draw-up plans, calculate amount and type of materials, order materials, and use all of your skills and power machines to complete the item. After you complete 4 units in wood technology, you can enter a specialized educational training program of two to four years. For students planning to follow a career in the technical trades.